AMADEUS
FACT SHEET
PRESENTED BY ASOLO REPERTORY THEATRE
Michael Donald Edwards, Producing Director
WHAT Amadeus by Peter Shaffer
Presented by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.
WHERE Asolo Repertory Theatre
In the Harold E. and Esther M. Mertz Theatre
5555 N. Tamiami Trail - Sarasota, Florida 34243
WHO Directed by: Michael Donald Edwards
Scenic Design: Michael Ganio
Costume Design: David Zinn
Lighting Design: Lap-Chi Chu
Sound Design: Robert A. McLean
Vocal Coach: Patricia Delorey
Stage Manager: Juanita Munford
Wig/Hair Design: Michelle Hart
CAST Venticello 1 Paul Molnar
Venticello 2 Jaimie Tintor
Antonio Salieri Bryan Torfeh
Salieri’s Valet Brad Makarowski
Salieri’s Pastry Cook Joshua Rowan
Emperor Joseph II James Clarke
(von Strack) Johann Kilian Douglas Jones
Count Franz Orsini-Rosenberg David Breitbarth
Baron (Gottfried) Swieten Richard Ramos
Kapellmeister Bonno Richard Pell
Teresa Salieri Jenn Walker
Katherina Cavalieri Leigh Anne Wuest
Constanze Weber SaRa Schabach
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Colby Chambers
Majordomo Tony Bullock
Attendants Sam Peterson, Shane Ross Ferreira, Troy Lewis
OPENING NIGHT Friday, November 10, 2006 at 8 p.m. The opening night show is followed by Asolo Rep’s big season kick-off, champagne reception, where the season’s acting company is introduced, and we toast the season and the people who make it possible. Members of the media are invited to photograph and interview the cast and creative team at the party.
SYNOPSIS Set amidst the opulence and splendor of 18th century Vienna, raw ambition is pitted against heavenly genius. The most successful composer in the city of music, Salieri must face demotion by the entry of young Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Unable to accept the limitations of his own talent and feeling abandoned, Salieri embarks on a desperate crusade. Family appropriate for ages 12+.
PREVIEW Wednesday, November 8 at 8 p.m.
Thursday, November 9 at 8 p.m.
SHOW TIMES
11/10 8:00 p.m. ON 01/11 8:00 p.m.
11/11 8:00 p.m. 01/13 8:00 p.m.
11/12 2:00 p.m 01/20 8:00 p.m.
11/18 8:00 p.m. 01/23 8:00 p.m.
11/29 2:00 p.m. 01/24 8:00 p.m. AD
11/30 8:00 p.m. PT 01/31 2:00 p.m.
12/03 2:00 p.m. PT 02/02 8:00 p.m.
12/07 2:00 p.m. 02/10 2:00 p.m. OC
12/08 8:00 p.m. 02/13 8:00 p.m.
12/14 8:00 p.m. 02/15 2:00 p.m.
12/16 2:00 p.m. 02/18 2:00 p.m. AD
12/19 8:00 p.m. 02/22 2:00 p.m.
12/23 8:00 p.m. 02/28 8:00 p.m.
12/27 8:00 p.m. 03/07 2:00 p.m. Closing
12/29 8:00 p.m.
01/06 2:00 p.m. IN
01/09 8:00 p.m.
PLAYTALKS This is a free opportunity for the community to meet the actors of each play and participate in an animated and honest discussion about the production process. Tickets to show prior to the discussion are $18-$53 (in the Mertz Theatre).
November 30 after the 8 p.m. evening performance, at approximately 10 p.m.
December 3 after the 2 p.m. matinee performance, at approximately 4 p.m.
INSIGHTS A FREE hour-long discussion on select Saturday mornings that provides unique opportunities to look at the work done by members of the design team in order for a show to open. The discussion is FREE; you may purchase tickets to the 2:00 p.m. performance following the discussion for $29-$33; however, attendance of the show is not required.
Saturday, January 6 at 11 a.m. in the Mertz Theatre
AUDIO
DESCRIBED A service provided by Asolo Rep where specially trained audio describers provide elaborate audio imagery of the play action and setting to the visually impaired audience member through a headset system.
Wednesday, January 24, 8 p.m.
Sunday, February 18, 2 p.m.
OPEN Open captioning is a text display located on the stage with scrolling words
CAPTIONING in synchronization with the performance. It assists people with varying degrees of hearing loss and is sponsored by the Theatre Development Fund.
Saturday, February 10, 2:00 p.m.
LUNCH
WITH LEIF Join Leif Bjaland, artistic director and conductor of the Florida West Coast Symphony for a lunch and discussion of Mozart’s life and works in the lobby mezzanine before the 2 p.m. performance of Amadeus. Call the box office for more information.
Thursday, December 7
THE MIRACLE OF MOZART
Immerse yourself in Mozart through a special cooperative program with the RinglingMuseum of Art. Dr. Judith Alstadter, concert pianist and music educator, will explore the works of Mozart at 10:30 a.m. in the Historic Asolo Theater. Enjoy lunch at Treviso in the new Visitor Pavilion and a matinee of Asolo Rep’s opulent production, Amadeus. Call the box office for tickets.
Wednesday, November 29, 10:30 a.m.
TICKETS Box Office 941-351-8000 or 800-361-8388
Group Sales (10 or more) toll free 877-427-6567
www.asolo.org
$18-$53
Closing Night Celebration on March 7, 2007
Closing Night Celebrations
Join us at each production’s closing night along with the following prestigious Lake Club builders for a celebration: John Cannon Homes, Inc., Lee Wetherington Companies, Peregrine Homes, London Bay Homes, Pruett Builders, Todd Johnston Homes, Marc Rutenberg, Anchor Builders, Landmark Development Group, and Westwater. Closing Night Celebrations are sponsored by The LakeClub at Lakewood Ranch.
CORPORITE
MEDIA SEASON
PRESENTERS Comcast
Sarasota Herald-Tribune
CO-
PRESENTER Prudential Palms Realty
CO-
PRODUCERS Joan Bradbury Kayser, Harris Private Bank
Elizabeth and Lewis Kearns
Alan and Abbie Kurland
Bruce and India Lesser
Nancy Markle
Howard and Carol Phillips
Robbie and Mary Ann Robinson
Ulla Searing
Morton A. and Carol Siegler
Helen Sosso
Mildred Stein
Cheryl Woodruff
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Asolo Repertory Theatre is funded in part by the Division of Cultural Affairs, Florida Department of State, the Florida Arts Council, the City and County of Sarasota and the Sarasota County Tourist Development Tax through the Board of County Commissioners, the Tourist Development Council and the Sarasota County Arts Council. Funding is also received through efforts of support groups including the Asolo Angel Association, the Asolo Repertory Theatre Guild, the Directors Emeritus and the generosity of individuals, corporations and foundations.